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Alex Nelson, BACP

Alex Nelson is a counsellor with four years of experience working in the United Kingdom.

About Alex

Alex Nelson is a counsellor with four years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, which means she belongs to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Alex focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and problems with self-esteem.

She believes each person knows their own story best. Sessions are conversational and respectful, with the emphasis on listening first and then exploring steps that feel useful and realistic.

Background and approach

Alex aims to help people build on their existing strengths rather than start from scratch. In practice she blends gentle, relationship-focused work with practical tools. That can mean looking at how attachment and past relationships shape current patterns.

It can also mean trying small, concrete CBT-style tasks between sessions to test different ways of coping. Mindfulness techniques and psychodynamic ideas sometimes inform the work when they fit the person’s needs. Alex uses these approaches to help people notice habits, manage difficult emotions, and understand recurring relationship patterns.

She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. The format is chosen to suit the person’s life and rhythm. Starting is straightforward: use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a time according to availability.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	404558	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alex lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Alex names

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How Alex’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. Online sessions using this approach aim to help people notice patterns and try different ways of connecting in daily life.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s own goals at the centre. In remote sessions this means the counsellor follows the person’s pace, offers acceptance and echoes what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Online CBT often includes short tasks between sessions and clear, measurable goals to test what helps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alex will talk through different methods and together decide which mix fits the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps keep the work relevant and adjustable as progress is made.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer shorter, more frequent contact or who need to fit therapy around a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep continuity and adapt sessions to everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Alex commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Alex also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and addiction.

What is the therapeutic style in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and person-centred, with a focus on listening and collaborative planning. Practical tasks and reflective work are used depending on what feels most helpful.

How much experience does this counsellor have?

Alex has four years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, grief and ongoing mood difficulties.

Which credentials and region are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

Alex provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. The choice of format can be matched to the person’s needs and schedule.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed via a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Alex?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The matching step helps pair needs with the best fit.